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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/1981 Adjourned Meeting 73 FEBRUARY 24, 1981 STUDY SESSION The City Council met in session on this date at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington. Council members present were Mayor Betty L. Edmondson, Henry Beauchamp, Lynn Budhanan, Lynn Car- michael, Bruce Crest and Shirley Doty. Council member Don Hinman ab- sent. 1. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Mayor Edmondson stated that she had received a letter from the Town of Steilacoom that is concerned with a proposal for a State Penitentiary on McNeil Island and a bill in the Senate to exempt the filing of an impact report to allow for refurb- ishing and for clients to be served in there. They have asked us to take action to reaffirm their opinion that an impact report is needed. Mayor Edmondson inquired if the Council members wished to obtain any further information about this or take any action on this, but did not receive any response in the affirmative. Mayor Edmondson announced that she has received a letter from Pete Terrett resigning from the Airport Advisory Commission because he will be moving out of town. She stated she also received a letter from Dr. Gustafson resigning from the Parks & Recreation Commission, and giving some suggestions. Mayor Edmondson stated that she has received several phone calls from citizens about hand bills being thrown out on their property. She asked if there is something the City can do About this. City Attorney Andrews stated that there is an ordinance covering this subject and stated he could report on this at the next meeting. It was the general consensus of the Council that a report would not be necessary. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was MOVED by Buchanan, seconded by Beauchamp to move into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing prospective and pending litigation. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent. BUSINESS MEETING 3. ROLL CALL At 3:00 p.m., the Council members commenced the regular meet- ing, Mayor Edmondson presiding, Council members Beauchamp, Buchanan, Carmichael, Crest and Doty and City Manager Zais and City Attorney Andrews present on roll call. Council member Hinman absent. 4. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Council member Buchanan. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Edmondson referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda questioning whether there were any additions or dele tions from either Council meMbers or citizens present. Mayor EdmondSon stated that Item No. 13 has been removed from the Agenda until further information may be compiled. Council member Crest requested that Item No. 20 be added and Council member Buchanan requested that Item No. 12 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Fire Chief Ed Carroll requested that Item No. 20 be removed from the Consent Agenda. It was the general consensus of the Council that the deletion of Item No. 12, as requested, be made. The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items including resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED by Doty, seconded by Buchanan that the Consent 281 FEBRUARY 24, 1981 Agenda, as read, be passed. Carol Darby, Director of Cdm- munity Development, requested that It No. 11 be removed from the Consent Agenda as the hearing is not necessary. It was MOVED by Beaudhamp, seconded by Buchanan to delete Item No. 11 from the Consent Agenda. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent. The question was called for the vote on the motion, as amended. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent. *6. MINUTES The Council minutes of February 3, 1981, were approved, having been duly certified accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing to have said minutes read publicly. II/ . 7. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Reverend Golden, Pastor, First church of God, representing Yakima Chapter of the National Association of Evangelical's, stated that at their last meeting a resolution was passed regarding their stand that Yakima would be a better place without establishments that show X-rated movies. He stated that they have collected a petition with 755 signatures, which he presented to the City Clerk. He also expressed concern about a chemical called "Rush" that is for sale at the Arcade, which causes visual hallucinations and increases the senses. Mayor Edmondson asked for a copy of the resolution adopted by the Local Chapter and Mr. Golden stated he would provide her with one, and that the letter attached to the petition has the wording of the resolution in it. He spoke about other cities prohibiting establishments of this type in the cities even though their stand would not hold up in court. Following discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to refer this matter to staff for a report on banning the display of pornography material and to check on this chemical. *8. AGREEMENT WITH STEVE SALI FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER LINES RESOLUTION NO. D-4435, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute an agreement with Steve Sali for the partial reimbursement of construction costs for domestic water and sewer lines. *9. 1981 SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES RESOLUTION , NO. D-4436, A RESOLUTION adopting• a schedule of fees for recreational activities of the City of Yakima Depart- ment of Parks & Recreation. *10. CONFIRMATION OF APPROVAL OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CHANGE ORDER NO. 20 ON CONTRACT 3 (PHASE I) II/ The approval of Change Order No. 20 for Contract No. 3. (Phase th I) on the Wastewater Treatment Plant was confirmed. 11. SET DATE OF HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT STREET PROJECT AMENDMENT Item was removed from the Agenda. 12. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE PERMIT FOR YAKIMA MALL Lou - Roederer, Code Manager, stated that their map was not reproducable and indicated where the sign would be installed by drawing a map on the blackboard. He also distributed a picture of the sign. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael to approve the request by the Yakima Mall Shopping Center for a right of way use permit to install a sign the right-of-way between the sidewalk and the curb in the front of the main entrance to the Yakima Mall. - - 2 FEBRUARY 24, 1981 13. REPORT ON NOMINATIONS TO CITIZEN COMMITTEE ON CITY FINANCES Item continued. 14. REPORT ON GLASCAM BUILDERS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, 48TH AND SUMMIT- VIEW. Larry Wright, Planning Manager, stated that in October, 1979, the residents in this area and the developer appeared before the Council regarding the minor modification to the Planned Development. The residents and developer arrived at a dec- ision of modifying it to include a masonry wall. This would have required another minor modification, which has not yet been submitted. Ron Whitaker, Attorney representing Glascam Developers stated that by ordinance, the developer has three years to complete the project and that would be January, 1982. II/ He stated that it did not occur to him that a minor modifica- tion would be needed in order to put up a masonry wall on the east side of the development. He stated that the temporary wood fence was installed to discourage vandalism and theft. He explained why some of the sidewalks have not yet been poured and spoke about the dust control program. He spoke about the current work being done on the development. Ray Rosenkranz, 45th Avenue, spoke about the weeds and dust caning onto his property from the development. He spoke about events that occurred in the past where the developer did not follow the planned development program. He stated he could wait for the sidewalks, but he would like to see the fence put up. Carol Darby, Director of Community Development, stated that the coordination and cooperation with this developer on this project has been good. She stated that Mr. Campbell has made an effort to work through any problems that have arisen. She stated that he has three years to complete the project and also mentioned that there is an effort in the legislature to make the time frame six years because of the economic con- ditions. She stated she believes the time frames are being met on this project. Council member Buchanan expressed his concern about the developer and the fence issue. Council member Doty expressed her concern about the tumbleweeds in that area. Council member Crest wanted a more specific time frame other than the end of the three year time limit. Mr. Whitaker stated that if things were normal they would be glad to provide Council with the time line. The sidewalks need to be poured before it gets too cold next winter. He stated the project will be completed within the three year period, the very best they can with the present economic situation. He stated he didn't think he could give a certain date when something will be done. Mayor Edmondson asked if staff was comfortable with this and Miss Darby replied in the affir- mative. Mayor Edmondson thanked staff for this report. 15. REPORT ON TRANSIT PROGRAMS City Manager Zais stated that there has been some meetings with the Council Comnittee regarding transit and this report II/ is on the current activities in Transit. Dan Newton, Transit Manager, reviewed the goals for the transit system and gave a list of objectives. He reviewed several charts, including one on the system's strengths and weaknesses. Council member Doty asked several questions about the system's weaknesses. Mayor Edmondson stated that there are some citizens waiting to speak to Item No. 20 and asked if Council menbers would like to discuss that now. It was the general consensus of the Council to consider Item No. 20 at this time and then come back to this discussion. 20. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE RE CONTROLLED ATMOS- PHERE WAREHOUSES Lou Roederer, Code Manager, briefly reviewed the building code which requires a controlled atmosphere warehouse to be sprink- lered or provide Fire Department access. He stated that the County considers these buildings as a piece of madhinery rather than a structure, however, he would not go that far in 283 FEBRUARY 24, 1981 his cpinion. He stated that the Fire Department access would be detrimental to the function of the building. He rec- ommended that an exception to the building code be made for these structures. Fred Plath, Washington Fruit and Produce Company, stated that it is silly for the City to have a differ- ent ordinance than the County. He stated that most of the year, the building doesn't have people in it and the sprink- lers are an unnecessary added expense.' Champ Sanford, Archi- tect, stated that the fire danger in this type of building would be low because of the high humidity. He stated he would like to also include regular refrigerated cold storage units in this ordinance change. He stated that if they would be required to leave Fire Department access and aisles, they would lose approximately 1/3 of their space. Mr. Roederer II/ stated that the cold storage units are different from the controlled atmosphere warehouses because of the oxygen con- tent. Fire Chief Carroll spoke against the passage of this ordinance. He gave facts and figures on the fire losses in connection with CA Fires. He reported on some hazardous conditions connected to CA, i.e., lack of man openings, of of structure for storage of bins and pallets, and metal roof. He also spoke about insurance savings when a sprinkler system is installed. Walt Shields, Yakima Valley Growers-Shippers Association, spoke about the losses of the fire in Okanogan being the result of the apples freezing. Gaylord Embom, George F. Joseph Warehouse, stated that they are making the CA's air-tight and putting doors in would defeat that objective. Ordinance No. 2498, having been read by title, it was MOVED by Carmichael, seconded by Crest that the Ordinance be passed. Unanimously carried by roll call vote. Hinman absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2498, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regula- tions; anending Subsection 3802(a) of the Uniform Building Code; and enacting Section 11.04.055 as a new section of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. 15. REPORT ON TRANSIT PROGRAMS (CONTINUED) Council member Doty expressed her concermahout the part-time drivers and the amount of money spent on training these drivers. Mr. Newton stated that the only alternative to part-time drivers is to cut back the hours of service. Mr. Newton then explained the Operations Grant and Capital Grant which.were submitted to UMTA. City Manager, Zais inquired if Council wants to review the specifications for the buses. Following discussion, Maybr Edmondson stated that the majority of Council members want to hear some options, packages and alternatives, if there are any. City Manager Zais outlined the procedure for preparing the specifications for the bid call. He stated that once the specs have been reviewed by UMTA, staff can come back and review them with Council. II/ Council members questioned the purpose for reviewing this report, page by page, in detail. Council members briefly looked at each page asking the questions as they occurred on that page. It was noted that some portions of the report were out of date and Mr. Newton stated that part of the report was prepared from the YMATS report which was adopted by COG in June, 1980, and that the material that is out dated will be updated. Discussion brought out the fact that the YMATS report referred to, had never been presented to the Council before it was presented to COG and adopted by them. Mr. Newton indicated that ccpies will be furnished to Council members. It was further noted that there has been no formal action of submitting_ the transit document to the City by either YMATS or WOG, so no recommendations can be made until there is a study of the document. After discussion, it was the general consensus of the Council to continue this matter until the Transit Committee of the Council and the staff investigate further the various suggestions that have been discussed and came back with a report. _ - 7P FEBRUARY 24, 1981 16. REPORT ON PROPOSED FINANCE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISH- MENT OF BUDGET ANALYSIS UNIT Council member Carmichael requested that this matter be con- tinued to a Study Session due to the lateness of the hour and the _fact that there are a lot of things involved in this report to be considered. There was a brief explanation of the proposed changes in the Finance Department by Don Horan, Acting Finance Director. Council members indicated they would like the staff to look into some alternatives for utilizing the Council's office for part of this plan. It was the gen- . eral consensus of the Council to continue this matter to a study session. *17. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE II/ ORDINANCE NO. 2495, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; designating speed limits on certain City streets; amending Section 9.50.350 of the City of YakimaMunicipal Code. 18. ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE ORDINANCE NO. 2496, AN ORDINANCE relating to building regul- ations; adopting by reference the Washington State Energy Code, effective June 30, 1980i setting new energy conservation standards for cemmercial and residential structures within the City of Yakima; repealing existing thermal standards; enacting Chapter 11.05 and the various sections thereof as a new Chap- ter and new section of the City of Yakima Municipal Code and repealing Section 11.04.080 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. *19. ORDINANCE INCREASING FEES FOR SPECIAL PARKING PERMITS AND FOR LONG TERM PARKING PERMITS IN PUBLIC PARKING LOTS ORDINANCE NO. 2497, AN ORDINANCE relating to traffic control; amending rules and regulations by increasing fees for special parking permits and for long term parking permits in public parking lots; amending, Subsections 9.50.670 C, 9.50.670 D and 9.50.675 C of the City of Yakima Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. 21. OTHER BUSINESS City Manager Zais reported that there was a question as to whether the bus shelter had been built in front of the Chinook Tower Building and it has been built and presented some pie- . tures of the shelter to the Council. He further reported that this shelter does conform to the plans presented to the Coun- cil previously and approved by the Council. Assistant 'City Manager Wittenberg reported that since awarding the bid for legal advertising for 1981, to the Sun, it has II/ been discovered that they do not have a current business license. He further reported that the Sun was notified Friday that the contract could not be signed for this bid award until this was remedied and they stated they would be in Monday to get this license. They have not done so at this time. He reccomended that the City Clerk be directed to place the legal ads in the Yakima-Herald Republic until such time as the business license is purchased by the Sun. After discussion, it was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Beauchamp that the City Clerk be directed to place the legal ads in the Herald- . Republic until the business license has been purchased by the Sun. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent. Council member Carmichael reported that at the Association of Washington Cities Board Meeting in Olympia, members were appointed to committees -- delegates for the State of Wash- ington. These were -- Council member Don Hinman, delegate for transportation and communications policy committee and Betty L. Edmondson, delegate on the finance and administration and intergovernmental relations canmittee. Two alternates were L. 8 5 FEBRUARY 24, 1981 also appointed -- Lynn Buchanan on an energy committee and Henry Beauchamp on a human relations committee. These are policy committee members. Mayor Edmondson stated that a Mayor Pro-tan should be appoint- ed to represent the City while the Mayor and Assistant Mayor are out of town. It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Car madhael to appoint Shirley Doty as Mayor Pro-tem while they are gone. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hinman absent. INFORMATION ITEMS Items of information supplied to Council were: memo from Director of Community Development re Southeast Recycling Project meeting. 2/18/81; letter to Chairman, Yakima County Commissioners re Fairviea -Sumac Sewer System Engineering Inspection Fees. 2/18/81; letter to Douglas Pedersen fran Fire Chief commending him for saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim. 2/18/81; letter fran Governor Spellman re state assistance to cities for recovery efforts from volcanic eruption. 2/4/81; agenda for 2/24/81 Board of Adjustment meeting; minutes of 2/5/81 Downtown Advisory Redevelopment Committee meeting; and Valley News, Volume I, January through March, 1981. 22. ADJOURNMENT It was MOVED by Crest, seconded by Carmichael that this meet- ing be adjourned at the hour of 6:25 p 1. Unanimously carried by voice vote. Hil A liVnt. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY 11014A ' DATE3/4/ eviuNcIL m 1 _0 AA A A ._ I DATE3 toUNCIL MEMBER ATTEST: /O . 4./.14 4 f4d4f 4 CITY ..F,RK MAYOR 26 Inadvertently left blank.